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It has already opened in several markets. Why is there still a review embargo? And when can we expect reviews?

Social embargo apparently lifts today at 6 pm EST. Full embargo next thursday at the same time.

I've seen this yesterday and wow, the visuals are outstanding. Probably the most visually pleasing film, I've seen since 2019's Portrait of a Lady on Fire. Great performances from Washington and McDormand, too. The highlight is Kathryn Hunter as the three Weird Sisters. Very creepy, too. Goes for a 30s horror movie vibe, but obviously through a Coen lens. The Coen influence can be felt, although a bit less than usual, because the dialogue is mostly true to the original (as far as I read). I have to confess that I didn't understand lots of the lines, cause I'm not a native speaker and 1600s English is hard for me. It also dragged a little in the first third, but overall, I enjoyed this film a lot. 8/10

Embargo apparently ends on 12/6

Do we know, when the premiere is going to be? Or when we can expect opinions or reviews?

Have there been any press screenings for this?

Afaik, it's a sequel, not a reboot. Vanessa Williams appears in both films.

Mank is probably the least accessible of the Best Picture nominees (maybe together with The Father), but Sound of Metal, Minari, Judas and the Black Messiah and The Trial of the Chicago 7 are pretty entertaining in my opinion. Those are definitely not movies that are only for critics. And I believe that Another Round and Soul, which won in other categories, can be watched and enjoyed by most people.

No way, the EU is achieving herd immunity by July. I can only talk about Germany, but we're way behind with vaccinations. We haven't even vaccinated every person of the highest priority category (age >80). Our chancellor announced recently that adults of the lowest priority group can get a vaccination by September and I'm not even sure, if that's realistic.

Trailer releases work differently since the beginning of the pandemic. We don't even have a trailer for Vivo and that's supposed to be released in less than two months! Right now, we get trailers for theatrical releases like 1-2 months in advance, similar to trailers for streaming releases.

Dune - Duh, it's Villeneuve doing a sci-fi epic. Arrival and BR2049 are two of my all-time favourites The French Dispatch - I looove Wes Anderson and the trailer looked gorgeous. It's crazy that the film should've had its Cannes premiere almost a year ago and we haven't heard anything about the film since then. Jeez, Wes Anderson supposedly starts production on his next film in Spring! The Way of the Wind - What can I say? Sure, not all Malick films are great, but when he hits the mark, the outcome are some of the most beautiful, profound pieces of art ever. Days of Heaven is probably the best-looking film, I've ever seen and I really enjoyed A Hidden Life in 2019.

Imo, the Best Picture lineup is excellent this year. True, there are no real masterpieces this year (except maybe Nomadland which comes close in my opinion) and last year had stronger films in general, but I think all of the films deserved their nomination. I think, that's not always the case (last year, I didn't care much about Jojo Rabbit or Joker and the year before, all of the nominated films were pretty weak, except Roma, The Favourite and A Star is Born). But, you're probably right, some of the films are small, independent films, like Minari, Sound of Metal or The Father, which maybe would've been overlooked, if more big studio or awards bait films had been released. I'm also not sure, if Vinterberg would've gotten a Best Director nomination in a normal year, but I'm super happy for him.

Embargo lifts on 03/03

The review embargo apparently lasts till 03/01

Dec 20 is just the end of the current measures. If new infections don't drop significantly (which they won't with only a partial lockdown), the measures are going to be extended into the new year. I have no idea, why Warner Bros. Germany didn't cancel or delay the theatrical release yet. Cinemas probably won't re-open anyway, if there's only WW84 and the delayed films from November.